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1. Flexibility for life change: moving, marriage, etc. 2. Tidying becomes easier 3. Time to pursue your passion 4. Less decision fatigue 5. Less stress & anxiety 6. Increased ability to save 7. Inspire & impact others
I’m 40 years old and starting over. I broke up with my ex after 13 years in October 2019. I plan on buying my second home next year but i’ll be on my own this time.. I’m so excited because I get live my life the way I want and decorate the way I want it and apply minimalism. Keep things nice and clean. I can’t wait. At least something to be exited about again. ❤️
You’re content is one of the few that ACTUALLY inspire me to declutter and see it as a positive step. As a college student, I’m constantly moving, and I notice my anxiety sky rockets every time I have to make a life altering decision about where to go or if I should just pack and move across country. I realized, why am I letting my physical things hold me back from doing what I truly want to do! Keep up the great content girl. 💪🏽
For me it has made me a much more organised person 🙂 It saves me so much time not having to look for things now there is a lot less clutter which in turn makes me much more productive!
For me the biggest change has been how quickly i can tidy up my ENTIRE house daily so that it is always looking clean and organized. And this has lead to a much shorter and easier cleaning routine which means i no longer spend 3-4 hrs 1-2 days a week cleaning 💪🏼 and it has has also made a huge difference with my kids because they now help to tidy up and they are loads more organized which is amazing 😃 and the best part of all is the peace that my hubby and i feel looking around our home or even just sitting on the couch and seeing such a tidy and organized home instead of a crazy hotmess like we used too 🙏🏻☺️
A few of the biggest benefits I have expierence from practicing minimalism is that I feel free fom from wanting what everyone else I know has, and even just feeling free to delete social media for weeks upon weeks or months upon months without owing any explanation to anyone. I used to be so sad when I noticed that someone else had more cute clothes then me, but now that does not bother me as much, as I am reminded that everything I have I love and use. And taking social media breaks frees up so many opinions! There is always someone telling you how to think, and it is so nice to take a break from that and not feel like I own anything to anyone for those breaks.
Me too. This is a nice channel to help keep me going on this new thought process. I quit my job 1 year ago and took a 6 month trip. Shortly after I returned home from my travels, quarantine started. I had a lot of time to really question why I was living with so much at home when I lived happily for six months with almost nothing.
The biggest one for me is freeing up head space, even though I'm not a minimalist yet in terms of my living space (tiny cramped room). But I've gotten so much more quality time out of my days and increased my productivity so much!
I agree with you on the whole head space thing! I definitely feel like my days are filled with more purposeful activities, or with just more time in general to do what makes me feel good and happy on the inside :)
The end of last year I really stopped buying, and buying sustainable things and I started decluttering. Since then cleaning and such goes so much quicker which is so nicee! It also really helps with focussing on school when my room is nice and tidy. Good video! I am not nearly a minimalist because I still have a lot of stuff (to much in some areas) but I am getting better and better at letting go of stuff that just does not bring me joy anymore. Watching you and your tips has definetely helped me so thankyou! ❤ Have a nice day!
Minimalism made me feel lighter in life like I have less things to think or own or say.. I don't worry about the materials that I have because I love every one of them in the way they are and in the way they present in my life. My mind is now settled on a clean base, I have my goals and plans and I am more intentional about my daily routine and time plans. Minimalism just made me someone I would always dream of but don't have the courage to do so. Great video, I am really obsessed with these kinds of videos and especially with your videos ❤️ love you 😊❤️🌷💞
Thanks for sharing! I’ve been doing a lot of research on minimalism over the last few weeks because I started noticing the impact of putting value in “stuff”. I was shopping when I was stressed, thinking it would make me feel better, but it only ended up making me feel worse and feel guilty for wasting money on things I didn’t need. These videos have been very inspirational, and I’m really enjoying the small transitions they’ve encouraged me to make so far! Keep up the great work :)
Discovered your channel as quarantine started and has been a huge influence in my family we have started our decluttering and simplification journey. Has helped prepare to move and design our first house we will own together 😀 keep up the great work and God bless ❤️
Always love your videos, so useful and interesting even for those who are not minimalists yet but would love to start decluttering a bit and have an easier lifestyle!
I want to practice this lifestyle but every time I even consider it I just anxious . I feel that to a degree I already do but not 100%. Just started watching your cancel & I love it !
Thanks to you, my home is way more decluttered. There is still a lot to do, but step by step, I 'll make it. 😊Your videos inspired me to live with less.
For me , beyond what your rightfully mention, it aligns with my value : having a more sustainable lifestyle and try my best to protect our beautiful planet
Super love your videos! I, myself declutter and organizing is so soothing. Makes everything so simple and peace of mind. New subscriber here! Found your channel with all these clutter online and yours is so uplifting. Such a breath of fresh air 💕
I watched couple of your videos started yesterday, you’re one of the youtuber I look up to about minimalism. As I am hoping to start my minimalism journey soon. Very inspiring!
I have a serious issue with bags. I’m constantly on the lookout for the perfect one. But in hindsight I realize the variety of choices paralyzes me! My husband has been in the hospital twice in the last month and we live an hour away so I stayed at my grandparents house so I could be close. Each time I’d pack and repack my toiletries and my totes trying to decide which was the perfect bag. I finally realized that I was overwhelmed by the choices I had and I was hyper focused on that. I absolutely believe it was just anxiety that was taking hold but honestly I’m really thinking that paring down my choices are going to give me more peace. At least that’s the goal!!!
I still live with my parents and I’m nowhere near moving out but I’ve never seen more space in my little room and I have less stuff to move around and clean. And in a few years when I’m ready to move I’ll be able to do it really easily and efficiently!
I look forward to and enjoy all your videos. This one was particularly insightful. You always do a great job. Thank you, Ashlynne, for brightening up my day and inspiring me.
My husband and I finally decluttered out steam iron and ironing table today. I moved in eight years ago and since then we never ironed anything. Since autumn 2017 I am decluttering more and more and today we found the courage to let go. All the times before we thought „well, we don‘t use it, but we can‘t not having it“ (is that a sentence?) so it stayed. 😄
Thank you for this video. 😍🤗 I would like to hear, how you handle everyday/weekly duties like laundry, kitchen cleaning, bath cleaning and such things that pile up every day or week. I think they still take much time, e.g. when you are into cooking. 😌🤔🙄
The flexibility is a huge one! My boyfriend is definitely more minimal than I am, but it's been great having 1 mixing bowl, 1 spatula, and 1 whisk for when we move back to college next month!
It's made a huge difference in how much time I spend cleaning. Even when things get bad, I spend maybe an hour VS hourS like in the past. I really saw this when I went through my closet again recently. It took a lot less time and I still parted with things that I couldn't last time and this time I was over them. It has also made me appreciate my things more. I walk into my closet and feel immediate joy. I feel less guilt keeping things I don't like or use. If not for emergencies, I bet we would be saving more money as well. It helps you get better at only acquiring things you actually need and love. I am way more discerning with books and clothing especially--I used to buy things if they were cheap and "good enough." Now I make sure I really want the item, not just because it's cheap.
✨ Great video, i am by no means a minimalist but i want to be & i am going to start decluttering! My struggle is letting go of things, and i also struggle because me being a mom of two, i feel like im constantly cleaning or picking up toys 🤦🏼♀️ it definitely gives me anxiety! Thank you so much for this helpful video 💜
Skillshare charged me $99 upfront and I have 7 days to cancel but it's NOT a monthly fee. I wish that you would have been more transparent about it. Some of us can't afford fees like that. But I do love your channel
Hey Emily and thanks! Not sure if you ran into an issue of some kind but I just tested the link to see what was happening, but it does have a monthly sign up option with the two months free first. Sorry if that wasn’t working for you. 🤍
The flexibility to be able to up and move is one of my primary reasons I'm trying to be more minimalist since I like traveling and being able to take chances like moving.
I bought your book the other day and I’m using it (as well as your 200 item decluttering checklist) to help me begin my path to minimalism. I’m at that same point where my belongings are overwhelming me. I’m listing things on Letgo and I wish the thrift stores would reopen so I can donate more stuff.
Also ditching the burden of having to keep track of all those items just because they cost us money. It’s way more empowering to donate/sell these items to avoid having to worry about where they are/whether they are safe/have been dusted/washed/serviced etc.
More flexibility also to help other people. We give our "Toy Room" to my brother in law and his newborn for a few weeks, because his wife is very ill after the C-Section and has to stay in hospital at least for 2 or 3 month. I wanted to support him. Without minimalism this would be a hardship and chaos. My little son now gets a play corner in the living room and my brother-in law has a room all for himself to bond with his little daughter. We would never be able to help him out if we were still cluttered as we were. Edit. The "toy room" is not a spare room. Our little ones co-sleep in our room. We are able to live with six people in a two bedroom appartement without feeling overwhelmed. It is amazing
As far physical things, feeling overwhelmed by it depends on what the thing is. As I've said before, I love being surrounded by books, so feeling like I live in a library is more cozy than overwhelming lol, but I have been able to let go of other physical things. I'm a nerd, and in several fandoms, and I used to feel like I had to possess certain merch from those fandoms. Now, I am more selective about the merchandise i purchase. If it's not a book or manga (Japanese graphic novel), I find it easier to say "no".
Hey Ashlynne! I love the content of tour videos and the whole mood you have set; I’m just wondering where do you buy your clothes from, by that I mean fast fashion stores or slow fashion..? Because I’ve been having this discussion with myself that I want to be a minimalist on a budget but also as much of an environmentalist as I can be! So it’s a bit overwhelming and curious to see and take notes of how other people do it!
Hey Jocelyn! That’s a great question! I try to have a mix of slow fashion pieces and thrifted/secondhand pieces. It’s a great way of saving money while also being more sustainable/ethical! 🤍
Got so sad when you talked about entertaining - it's been since March that we aren't allowed people inside our homes here, so it's like, UGH I MISS ENTERTAINING SO MUCH.
Definitely my most appreciated benefit of switching to a more minimalist lifestyle has been a reduction in anxiety. I definitely went through a period in my life where I felt this terrifying need to own More Stuff and hoard it all, which correlated alongside a period of being 100% broke. Now I have the peace of mind after decluttering that everything I still own is important to me and that I won’t need anything more until what I have has worn out and served its purpose.
Ashlynne the video I would love to see the most would be how to organize because I would love to know where things go and everything like we’re to put a painting or were to put a plant stuff like that. Maybe someday in the future I would love that and also in the video you could show us how to organize clothes the right way in your drawer and closet that would be my dream video and I would love that but yeah have a great night Ashlynne can’t wait to see your next video 😊
How do you get rid of memorable things 🥺 Like items that you received from someone (but don't use) , or things you won ( like achievements), boxes / packages of the items you bought ( work hard to get, you just got one ) etc. Care to share 🥺🥺
That’s so hard! I put them in a box and every time I declutter, I hit that box and just slowly declutter it. My train of thought is “if it makes me happy” or is functional then I keep it. I don’t think there is anything wrong with have a sentimental, memory box. You’ll find that over time those things don’t matter as much so you’ll know what to throw away. My mom just moved and I left a bunch of memory boxes from high school. With a more minimalist mind set, I chucked out so much stuff cause it wasn’t as meaningful as I remembered it to be.
I'm married and have two grown kids. One is 23 and she is wonderful but incredibily messy . Husband not really on board and my 19 year old is afraid I'm going OCD on everyone. How can I integrate my desire of minimalism with 3 other different lifestyles?
I have a bit of constructive criticism, as I watched probably all of your videos on minimalism. I guess there's only so much you can say about being a minimalist, but I feel like it's getting repetitive. I was a little disappointed because I've heard you mention all of these points before. I also feel like speed was too slow. Watching it at 1.5x speed sounded more at regular pace. It made me feel like it was to stretch the time to 10 minutes long. I do enjoy the cinematography, and I commend you for your time spent editing and maintaining a consistent style in lighting, but at this point, I believe you can come up with more unique topics. Maybe your audience can share ideas? My intention is not to spread negativity. I hope I don't receive hate. I'm encouraging and challenging you to be a little more creative because I know you have the potential. I think that will make your channel grow.
Keeping cupboards and drawers tidy is easy, because there’s not so much junk to arrange. You can put things away faster, because there’s less to deal with. 😊✨
We're wondering how you're going to be able to get to your sisters wedding this weekend, when the US/Canada border is closed except for essential travel, and then there is a mandated quarantine of 14 days after arrival in Canada.
Hey Nicola! So the Canadian border is closed to foreigners, but I’m actually a Canadian citizen. So I’m allowed into the country and I am currently quarantining for 14 days! Right now I’m on day 3 of the quarantine 🙂
I'm speechless about this content. I recently came across something similar, and it was truly awe-inspiring. "The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Living Guide" by Matthew Cove
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It’s definitely easier to clean when you have less to clean. I never have to worry about what my home looks like if someone wants to come by.
For sure!!
1. Flexibility for life change: moving, marriage, etc.
2. Tidying becomes easier
3. Time to pursue your passion
4. Less decision fatigue
5. Less stress & anxiety
6. Increased ability to save
7. Inspire & impact others
Thank you!
@@HH-xc7db you're welcome!
It was a lot of fun listening to her though. Such a soothing happy voice
I’m 40 years old and starting over. I broke up with my ex after 13 years in October 2019. I plan on buying my second home next year but i’ll be on my own this time.. I’m so excited because I get live my life the way I want and decorate the way I want it and apply minimalism. Keep things nice and clean. I can’t wait. At least something to be exited about again. ❤️
Wow that sounds great😍 Wish you all the best💪🏼✨
Marion Rebwal Thank you so much. 😊😊
That’s so exciting Diane!! Wishing you all the best on this new chapter 🥰
Ashlynne Eaton thank you so much 💕
Lindsey D Thank you! 😊
What’s underrated about it for me is not having to really decide what clothes I have to wear every day 😂
Haha love that Demetri! 😅
When I apply minimalism to my daily routine, I can focus on my relationships more easily because my mind won't worry about what hasn't been done.
You’re content is one of the few that ACTUALLY inspire me to declutter and see it as a positive step. As a college student, I’m constantly moving, and I notice my anxiety sky rockets every time I have to make a life altering decision about where to go or if I should just pack and move across country. I realized, why am I letting my physical things hold me back from doing what I truly want to do! Keep up the great content girl. 💪🏽
That’s incredible Kiana! Our stuff should next hold us back from pursuing our goals!
Who on earth dislikes this video? Like bro, get a grip, minimalism has potential for World peace!
For me it has made me a much more organised person 🙂 It saves me so much time not having to look for things now there is a lot less clutter which in turn makes me much more productive!
That’s such a good one! Minimalism makes it SO much easier to find things! 🙌
This is one of the most underrated channels on RUclips.
Keep up the great work
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Thank you so much Ahmed!! 🙌
For me the biggest change has been how quickly i can tidy up my ENTIRE house daily so that it is always looking clean and organized. And this has lead to a much shorter and easier cleaning routine which means i no longer spend 3-4 hrs 1-2 days a week cleaning 💪🏼 and it has has also made a huge difference with my kids because they now help to tidy up and they are loads more organized which is amazing 😃 and the best part of all is the peace that my hubby and i feel looking around our home or even just sitting on the couch and seeing such a tidy and organized home instead of a crazy hotmess like we used too 🙏🏻☺️
A few of the biggest benefits I have expierence from practicing minimalism is that I feel free fom from wanting what everyone else I know has, and even just feeling free to delete social media for weeks upon weeks or months upon months without owing any explanation to anyone.
I used to be so sad when I noticed that someone else had more cute clothes then me, but now that does not bother me as much, as I am reminded that everything I have I love and use.
And taking social media breaks frees up so many opinions! There is always someone telling you how to think, and it is so nice to take a break from that and not feel like I own anything to anyone for those breaks.
So many good ones here! Thanks for sharing! 🤍
This year I have been simplifying my life. Your channel has been a great resource for simplifying my life.
Me too. This is a nice channel to help keep me going on this new thought process. I quit my job 1 year ago and took a 6 month trip. Shortly after I returned home from my travels, quarantine started. I had a lot of time to really question why I was living with so much at home when I lived happily for six months with almost nothing.
The biggest one for me is freeing up head space, even though I'm not a minimalist yet in terms of my living space (tiny cramped room). But I've gotten so much more quality time out of my days and increased my productivity so much!
I agree with you on the whole head space thing! I definitely feel like my days are filled with more purposeful activities, or with just more time in general to do what makes me feel good and happy on the inside :)
Oooh yes Diana!! Love that! 🤍
The end of last year I really stopped buying, and buying sustainable things and I started decluttering. Since then cleaning and such goes so much quicker which is so nicee! It also really helps with focussing on school when my room is nice and tidy.
Good video! I am not nearly a minimalist because I still have a lot of stuff (to much in some areas) but I am getting better and better at letting go of stuff that just does not bring me joy anymore. Watching you and your tips has definetely helped me so thankyou! ❤
Have a nice day!
That’s so cool!! Thanks for sharing!! 🤍
The big one for me is less cleaning. THANKS Ashlynne ❤
That’s awesome Cathy!!
Minimalism made me feel lighter in life like I have less things to think or own or say.. I don't worry about the materials that I have because I love every one of them in the way they are and in the way they present in my life. My mind is now settled on a clean base, I have my goals and plans and I am more intentional about my daily routine and time plans. Minimalism just made me someone I would always dream of but don't have the courage to do so. Great video, I am really obsessed with these kinds of videos and especially with your videos ❤️ love you 😊❤️🌷💞
That’s so amazing to hear!! 🤍
Thanks for sharing! I’ve been doing a lot of research on minimalism over the last few weeks because I started noticing the impact of putting value in “stuff”. I was shopping when I was stressed, thinking it would make me feel better, but it only ended up making me feel worse and feel guilty for wasting money on things I didn’t need. These videos have been very inspirational, and I’m really enjoying the small transitions they’ve encouraged me to make so far! Keep up the great work :)
Minimalism also helps me live more in alignment with my values. Making the decision to quit fast fashion was a way of living more intentionally.
Yes. Yes. Yes. That’s awesome!! 🤍
Discovered your channel as quarantine started and has been a huge influence in my family we have started our decluttering and simplification journey. Has helped prepare to move and design our first house we will own together 😀 keep up the great work and God bless ❤️
Always love your videos, so useful and interesting even for those who are not minimalists yet but would love to start decluttering a bit and have an easier lifestyle!
That’s awesome Chiara! 🥰
I wish I was as calm as Ashlynne she is awesome and keeps me clean thank you Ashlynne u deserve more thank 100k congrats cants wait to 1 million
Thank you so much!!
No way Ashlynne responded I love you so much!!!!
I want to practice this lifestyle but every time I even consider it I just anxious . I feel that to a degree I already do but not 100%. Just started watching your cancel & I love it !
You seem like you have a very calm spirit. Hi from a Jamaican vlogger 👋
Thanks to you, my home is way more decluttered. There is still a lot to do, but step by step, I 'll make it. 😊Your videos inspired me to live with less.
For me , beyond what your rightfully mention, it aligns with my value : having a more sustainable lifestyle and try my best to protect our beautiful planet
I love how Ashlynne likes every video
Super love your videos! I, myself declutter and organizing is so soothing. Makes everything so simple and peace of mind. New subscriber here! Found your channel with all these clutter online and yours is so uplifting. Such a breath of fresh air 💕
I watched couple of your videos started yesterday, you’re one of the youtuber I look up to about minimalism. As I am hoping to start my minimalism journey soon. Very inspiring!
The most important aspect is stop buying anything other than food, refills or substitutes for damaged items. It is simple but hard to get
That’s so exciting!! Good luck as you start your decluttering journey!!
Ashlynne Eaton Awwww, sweet. This made my day! Thank you so much. Oh my god, I really appreciate it.
I have a serious issue with bags. I’m constantly on the lookout for the perfect one. But in hindsight I realize the variety of choices paralyzes me! My husband has been in the hospital twice in the last month and we live an hour away so I stayed at my grandparents house so I could be close. Each time I’d pack and repack my toiletries and my totes trying to decide which was the perfect bag. I finally realized that I was overwhelmed by the choices I had and I was hyper focused on that. I absolutely believe it was just anxiety that was taking hold but honestly I’m really thinking that paring down my choices are going to give me more peace. At least that’s the goal!!!
I still live with my parents and I’m nowhere near moving out but I’ve never seen more space in my little room and I have less stuff to move around and clean. And in a few years when I’m ready to move I’ll be able to do it really easily and efficiently!
Waking up to a bright spacious clean room everyday has made me so happy to change my lifestyle to a more minimalism.🥰
That’s awesome!! It’s amazing how much things like that can make a difference! 🤍
Ashlynne Eaton yes and I owe it to you! 🤗
I look forward to and enjoy all your videos. This one was particularly insightful. You always do a great job. Thank you, Ashlynne, for brightening up my day and inspiring me.
Thank you so much Joan! That means so much to me! 🥰
My husband and I finally decluttered out steam iron and ironing table today. I moved in eight years ago and since then we never ironed anything. Since autumn 2017 I am decluttering more and more and today we found the courage to let go. All the times before we thought „well, we don‘t use it, but we can‘t not having it“ (is that a sentence?) so it stayed. 😄
Great video! These 7 benefits are indeed amazing! Also, hello fellow lefty! :)
Thank you for this video. 😍🤗 I would like to hear, how you handle everyday/weekly duties like laundry, kitchen cleaning, bath cleaning and such things that pile up every day or week. I think they still take much time, e.g. when you are into cooking. 😌🤔🙄
I try to stick to a cleaning schedule in general!
Such a helpful channel. Love minimalism
Ur one of the relaxing voice i've heard here in youtube. Watching from the philippines. 🥰
The flexibility is a huge one! My boyfriend is definitely more minimal than I am, but it's been great having 1 mixing bowl, 1 spatula, and 1 whisk for when we move back to college next month!
It's made a huge difference in how much time I spend cleaning. Even when things get bad, I spend maybe an hour VS hourS like in the past. I really saw this when I went through my closet again recently. It took a lot less time and I still parted with things that I couldn't last time and this time I was over them.
It has also made me appreciate my things more. I walk into my closet and feel immediate joy. I feel less guilt keeping things I don't like or use. If not for emergencies, I bet we would be saving more money as well. It helps you get better at only acquiring things you actually need and love. I am way more discerning with books and clothing especially--I used to buy things if they were cheap and "good enough." Now I make sure I really want the item, not just because it's cheap.
✨ Great video, i am by no means a minimalist but i want to be & i am going to start decluttering! My struggle is letting go of things, and i also struggle because me being a mom of two, i feel like im constantly cleaning or picking up toys 🤦🏼♀️ it definitely gives me anxiety! Thank you so much for this helpful video 💜
I'd love to see a video about the hobbies you're passionate about! Also it would be cool to see videos about you helping friends become more minimal.
I absolutely adore this lifestyle. For someone like me who suffers from high anxiety it’s a perfect fit
so true about doing the hobbies that are mindful... thank you for the tips! I made a 'what's in my purse' minimalist edition video :)
Thank you for your insight!
You’re so welcome!!
Great video as ever Ashlynne. Congratulations on the success you are enjoying. Richly deserved
Skillshare charged me $99 upfront and I have 7 days to cancel but it's NOT a monthly fee. I wish that you would have been more transparent about it. Some of us can't afford fees like that. But I do love your channel
Hey Emily and thanks! Not sure if you ran into an issue of some kind but I just tested the link to see what was happening, but it does have a monthly sign up option with the two months free first. Sorry if that wasn’t working for you. 🤍
The flexibility to be able to up and move is one of my primary reasons I'm trying to be more minimalist since I like traveling and being able to take chances like moving.
I bought your book the other day and I’m using it (as well as your 200 item decluttering checklist) to help me begin my path to minimalism. I’m at that same point where my belongings are overwhelming me. I’m listing things on Letgo and I wish the thrift stores would reopen so I can donate more stuff.
Also ditching the burden of having to keep track of all those items just because they cost us money. It’s way more empowering to donate/sell these items to avoid having to worry about where they are/whether they are safe/have been dusted/washed/serviced etc.
Cool new video and Happy Weekend, Ashlynne!❤️❤️❤️❤️
Thanks and you too!!
You're Welcome, Ashlynne!
Beautiful video, beautiful message
More flexibility also to help other people. We give our "Toy Room" to my brother in law and his newborn for a few weeks, because his wife is very ill after the C-Section and has to stay in hospital at least for 2 or 3 month. I wanted to support him. Without minimalism this would be a hardship and chaos. My little son now gets a play corner in the living room and my brother-in law has a room all for himself to bond with his little daughter. We would never be able to help him out if we were still cluttered as we were.
Edit. The "toy room" is not a spare room. Our little ones co-sleep in our room. We are able to live with six people in a two bedroom appartement without feeling overwhelmed. It is amazing
This is awesome!!!
I absolutely love your videos. Thank you for inspiring me.
The first benefit is the reason why I'm becoming more minimalistic in my life
im a fan fr. philippines...you are an idol to me..i love watching your blogs and hoping to adapt and follow your advices..💗💗thank you!
I feel like I'm listening to a Ted talk lov u
As far physical things, feeling overwhelmed by it depends on what the thing is. As I've said before, I love being surrounded by books, so feeling like I live in a library is more cozy than overwhelming lol, but I have been able to let go of other physical things. I'm a nerd, and in several fandoms, and I used to feel like I had to possess certain merch from those fandoms. Now, I am more selective about the merchandise i purchase. If it's not a book or manga (Japanese graphic novel), I find it easier to say "no".
Hey Ashlynne! I love the content of tour videos and the whole mood you have set; I’m just wondering where do you buy your clothes from, by that I mean fast fashion stores or slow fashion..? Because I’ve been having this discussion with myself that I want to be a minimalist on a budget but also as much of an environmentalist as I can be! So it’s a bit overwhelming and curious to see and take notes of how other people do it!
Hey Jocelyn! That’s a great question! I try to have a mix of slow fashion pieces and thrifted/secondhand pieces. It’s a great way of saving money while also being more sustainable/ethical! 🤍
Got so sad when you talked about entertaining - it's been since March that we aren't allowed people inside our homes here, so it's like, UGH I MISS ENTERTAINING SO MUCH.
For me it's also that i have more free time than before 🌸✨🌿
I see not much minimalism but a tidy bright space. That’s the way I am living, less is more.
Definitely my most appreciated benefit of switching to a more minimalist lifestyle has been a reduction in anxiety. I definitely went through a period in my life where I felt this terrifying need to own More Stuff and hoard it all, which correlated alongside a period of being 100% broke. Now I have the peace of mind after decluttering that everything I still own is important to me and that I won’t need anything more until what I have has worn out and served its purpose.
Yes!! Love this and you’re so right! 🙌
Ashlynne the video I would love to see the most would be how to organize because I would love to know where things go and everything like we’re to put a painting or were to put a plant stuff like that. Maybe someday in the future I would love that and also in the video you could show us how to organize clothes the right way in your drawer and closet that would be my dream video and I would love that but yeah have a great night Ashlynne can’t wait to see your next video 😊
Love those ideas! I’ll definitely create some more videos along those lines!!
How do you get rid of memorable things 🥺 Like items that you received from someone (but don't use) , or things you won ( like achievements), boxes / packages of the items you bought ( work hard to get, you just got one ) etc. Care to share 🥺🥺
That’s so hard! I put them in a box and every time I declutter, I hit that box and just slowly declutter it. My train of thought is “if it makes me happy” or is functional then I keep it. I don’t think there is anything wrong with have a sentimental, memory box.
You’ll find that over time those things don’t matter as much so you’ll know what to throw away. My mom just moved and I left a bunch of memory boxes from high school. With a more minimalist mind set, I chucked out so much stuff cause it wasn’t as meaningful as I remembered it to be.
I'm married and have two grown kids. One is 23 and she is wonderful but incredibily messy . Husband not really on board and my 19 year old is afraid I'm going OCD on everyone. How can I integrate my desire of minimalism with 3 other different lifestyles?
My biggest tip would to try to be patient and do it gradually! That can make it feel more natural for everyone!
@@AshlynneEaton thank you for taking your time to answer. I really enjoy your videos :) You're a very smart, sweet young woman.
I have a bit of constructive criticism, as I watched probably all of your videos on minimalism. I guess there's only so much you can say about being a minimalist, but I feel like it's getting repetitive. I was a little disappointed because I've heard you mention all of these points before. I also feel like speed was too slow. Watching it at 1.5x speed sounded more at regular pace. It made me feel like it was to stretch the time to 10 minutes long. I do enjoy the cinematography, and I commend you for your time spent editing and maintaining a consistent style in lighting, but at this point, I believe you can come up with more unique topics. Maybe your audience can share ideas? My intention is not to spread negativity. I hope I don't receive hate. I'm encouraging and challenging you to be a little more creative because I know you have the potential. I think that will make your channel grow.
Keeping cupboards and drawers tidy is easy, because there’s not so much junk to arrange. You can put things away faster, because there’s less to deal with. 😊✨
I like the map over your bed! I did a puzzle that looked just like it! Where did you get it from?
Wish I could be more helpful, but it’s from a garage sale ages ago! 🤍
I love your videos , what program do you use and was it difficult , lots of love from Amsterdam , the Netherlands
Wow, I really didn't think of some of them!
Minimalism has helped me to be way more productive, because there wasn't so much clutter destracting me.
I love your videos🍃
Oh wow! Thank you!!
I like your video, i many learn form your video, thank you 🙏
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We're wondering how you're going to be able to get to your sisters wedding this weekend, when the US/Canada border is closed except for essential travel, and then there is a mandated quarantine of 14 days after arrival in Canada.
Hey Nicola! So the Canadian border is closed to foreigners, but I’m actually a Canadian citizen. So I’m allowed into the country and I am currently quarantining for 14 days! Right now I’m on day 3 of the quarantine 🙂
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Avoiding mindless accumulations ❤️
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the 2 was the reason why I got attracted by minimalism 😄 luckily it's true
Yes!! It’s amazing! 🙌
@Ashlynne You are so cool!! Let's be penpals!!!
As a minimalist, do you own jewelry? And how much makeup? 😊
P.S. love from Egypt 🇪🇬
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You are so nice, you seem really mellow. I like you videos
I'm speechless about this content. I recently came across something similar, and it was truly awe-inspiring. "The Joy of Less: A Minimalist Living Guide" by Matthew Cove
Hi dear I from India🇮🇳, u r looking so cute
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Right now I have been super bored I need a hobby to keep me busy
Love that idea! Picking up a new hobby is always fun!
@@AshlynneEaton walking is one and doing diy things for my siter hobby need some new ones?
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